Why Don't They Understand

"Why Don't They Understand"
"Why Don't They Understand"
Single by George Hamilton IV
B-side	"Even Tho'"
Released	October 1957
Genre	Traditional pop
Length	2:30
Label	ABC-Paramount
Songwriter(s)	Jack Fishman, Joe "Mr Piano" Henderson
George Hamilton IV singles chronology

"Why Don't They Understand" is a song written by Jack Fishman and Joe Henderson and performed by George Hamilton IV. It reached #10 on the U.S. pop chart, #22 on the UK Singles Chart, and #18 in Canada in 1958.^[1]^[2]

The single was arranged by Don Costa.^[3]

Other charting versions

Bobby Vinton released a version which reached #23 on the adult contemporary chart and #109 on the U.S. pop chart in 1970.^[4]

Other versions

Glen Mason released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1957 single "Crying My Heart Out for You".^[5]
Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1958 single "The Story of My Life".^[6]
Lem Winchester released a version of the song on his 1960 album With Feeling.^[7]
The Anita Kerr Singers released a version of the song on their 1963 album Tender Words. It was produced by Chet Atkins.^[8]
Bobby Goldsboro included it on his 1964 album The Bobby Goldsboro Album
Wink Martindale released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1964 single "Big Buildin'".^[9]
Dave Berry released a version of the song on his 1965 EP Can I Get It from You.^[10]
Petula Clark released a version of the song on her 1965 album The World's Greatest International Hits! It was produced by Tony Hatch.^[11]
Cliff Richard released a version of the song on his 1965 EP Why Don't They Understand.^[12]
Patty Duke released a version of the song on her 1966 album Patty Duke's Greatest Hits.^[13]
Don Spencer released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.^[14]
Frankie Avalon released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1969 single "For Your Love". It was produced by Jimmy Bowen.^[15]
The Williams Brothers released a version of the song on their 2002 compilation album Andy & David.^[16]

References

^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "CHUM Hit Parade - February 24, 1958".
^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Discogs. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Bobby Vinton, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Glen Mason, "Crying My Heart Out for You" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra, "The Story of My Life" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Lem Winchester, With Feeling". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "The Anita Kerr Singers, Tender Words". Discogs. 1963. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Wink Martindale, "Big Buildin" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Dave Berry, Can I Get It from You". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Petula Clark, The World's Greatest International Hits!". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Cliff Richard, Why Don't They Understand". Discogs. February 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Patty Duke, Patty Duke's Greatest Hits". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Don Spencer, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "Frankie Avalon, "For Your Love" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^ "The Williams Brothers, Andy & David". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

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[1] "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[2] "CHUM Hit Parade - February 24, 1958".

[3] "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Discogs. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[4] "Bobby Vinton, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[5] "Glen Mason, "Crying My Heart Out for You" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[6] "Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra, "The Story of My Life" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[7] "Lem Winchester, With Feeling". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[8] "The Anita Kerr Singers, Tender Words". Discogs. 1963. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[9] "Wink Martindale, "Big Buildin" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[10] "Dave Berry, Can I Get It from You". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[11] "Petula Clark, The World's Greatest International Hits!". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[12] "Cliff Richard, Why Don't They Understand". Discogs. February 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[13] "Patty Duke, Patty Duke's Greatest Hits". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[14] "Don Spencer, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[15] "Frankie Avalon, "For Your Love" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.

[16] "The Williams Brothers, Andy & David". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

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v t e George Hamilton IV
Studio albums	Songs for a Winter's Night (1982)
Singles	"A Rose and a Baby Ruth" "Why Don't They Understand" "I Know Where I'm Goin'" "Your Cheatin' Heart" "Abilene" "Truck Drivin' Man" "Early Morning Rain" "Canadian Pacific" "Carolina in My Mind" "She's a Little Bit Country" "Back Where It's At" "Anyway" "Countryfied" "Dirty Old Man" "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now"
Related	Discography

v t e Bobby Vinton
Discography
Studio albums	Roses Are Red Bobby Vinton Sings the Big Ones The Greatest Hits of the Golden Groups Blue on Blue There! I've Said It Again Tell Me Why A Very Merry Christmas Mr. Lonely Bobby Vinton Sings for Lonely Nights Drive-In Movie Time Bobby Vinton Sings Satin Pillows and Careless Country Boy Bobby Vinton Sings the Newest Hits Please Love Me Forever Take Good Care of My Baby I Love How You Love Me Vinton My Elusive Dreams Sounds of Love Ev'ry Day of My Life Sealed with a Kiss Melodies of Love With Love Heart of Hearts The Bobby Vinton Show Serenades of Love Party Music – 20 Hits The Name Is Love 100 Memories Encore Santa Must Be Polish Bobby Vinton Timeless Great Songs of Christmas As Time Goes By
Live albums	Live at the Copa
Compilations	Bobby Vinton's Greatest Hits More of Bobby's Greatest Hits Bobby Vinton's Greatest Hits of Love Vinton Sings Vinton The Love Album' Bobby Vinton's All-Time Greatest Hits The Many Moods of Bobby Vinton Bobby Vinton Polka Album The Best of Bobby Vinton Ballads of Love Mr. Lonely: His Greatest Songs Today 16 Most Requested Songs The Best of Bobby Vinton
Singles	"Roses Are Red (My Love)" "Rain Rain Go Away" "Trouble Is My Middle Name" "Over the Mountain; Across the Sea" "Blue on Blue" "Blue Velvet" "There! I've Said It Again" "My Heart Belongs to Only You" "Tell Me Why" "Clinging Vine" "Mr. Lonely" "Long Lonely Nights" "L-O-N-E-L-Y" "Satin Pillows" "Tears" "Dum-De-Da" "Coming Home Soldier" "Please Love Me Forever" "Just as Much as Ever" "Take Good Care of My Baby" "Halfway to Paradise" "I Love How You Love Me" "To Know Him Is to Love Him" "The Days of Sand and Shovels" "My Elusive Dreams" "Why Don't They Understand" "Ev'ry Day of My Life" "Sealed with a Kiss" "Hurt" "My Melody of Love" "Beer Barrel Polka" "Save Your Kisses for Me" "Moonlight Serenade" "Only Love Can Break a Heart" "Make Believe It's Your First Time"

v t e Frankie Avalon
Singles	"Teacher's Pet" "DeDe Dinah" "Ginger Bread" "I'll Wait for You" "Venus" "Bobby Sox to Stockings" "A Boy Without a Girl" "Just Ask Your Heart" "Why" "After You've Gone" "You Are Mine" "Splish Splash"
Cover Songs	"The Stroll" "Tuxedo Junction" "Why Don't They Understand" "Again" "Moon River" "But I Do"